Method and compositions for administering resveratrol and pterostilbene

Abstract

Resveratrol and/or pterostilbene are added to a chewable carrier, to enhance absorption of resveratrol and/or pterostilbene buccally or through the mucous membranes of the mouth. The composition containing the resveratrol and/or pterostilbene is designed to be retained in the mouth for at least 20 seconds and up to 20 minutes to ensure absorption of the resveratrol and/or pterostilbene through the mucous membranes of the mouth.

1 . A composition for administering at least one compound selected from the group consisting of resveratrol and, pterostilbene comprising adding the at least one compound to a carrier that requires chewing or retention in the mouth for from about 20 seconds to about twenty minutes. 
   
   
       2 . The composition according to  claim 1  wherein the carrier is selected from the group consisting of chewing gum, gummi candy, taffy, caramel candy, fudge, degradable thin films, nondegradable thin films and hard candy. 
   
   
       3 . The composition according to  claim 1  wherein the at least one compound is present in an amount to provide a dose of from about 1 g to about 5 g per piece of carrier. 
   
   
       4 . A method for administering at least one compound selected from the group consisting of resveratrol and pterostilbene, their esters or any such conjugate that does not eliminate their bio activity, that are absorbable via the mouth mucosa membranes to an individual in need thereof comprising:
 a. incorporating the at least one compound into a carrier that requires chewing or retention in the mouth;   b. administering the carrier to the individual so that the individual retains the carrier in the mouth;   c. whereby the at least one compound is absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.   
   
   
       5 . The method according to  claim 4  wherein the carrier is retained in the mouth over a period of from about 20 seconds to about 20 minutes. 
   
   
       6 . The method according to  claim 4  wherein the carrier is selected from the group consisting of chewing gum, gummy candy, taffy, caramel, candy, fudge, degradable thin films, nondegradable thin films, and hard candy.